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Mining Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because mining engineering sits within an eligible CIP code, giving you up to 24 months of additional work authorization beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before you start work.
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Get Access To All JobsAt our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe. We are leaders in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Mining, Minerals and Metals Practice is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer interested in joining an established team of industry leaders in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, or Reno. Remote work may be considered. The successful candidate will support global mining projects and help our clients unlock potential by engineering safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. We’re a group of forward-thinking professionals defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering pursuit of not only what’s next, but also what’s best. Join a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make a big impact.
A Career with Stantec Offers You:
- Support and mentorship from an experienced team of industry leaders
- Growth opportunities and training customized to match your ambitions
- Internal focus groups with like-minded individuals helping you pursue what motivates you
- A collaborative environment working with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Exposure to marquee projects of varying size and complexity across the globe
- Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities to connect with your community and join other Stantec employees in charitable and social events
Your Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of underground mining studies ranging in level of detail
- Provide expert mine planning support using your operations experience and Deswik Mine Planning software
- Support due diligence and technical audits
- Act as peer reviewer of drawings, specifications, mine planning, and technical reports
- Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates
- Lead project teams performing trade-off and optimization studies including but not limited to mine access, material handling, ventilation, and mining methods
- Domestic and International travel with the possibility of extended stays may be required.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong understanding of various underground hard rock mining methods and mine systems.
- Caving experience is a plus
- Experience with implementation of new technologies
- Proficiency in Deswik Software Suite (CAD, Sched, IS, SO)
- Proficiency in compiling and presenting data (PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
- Experience in working on a team of multiple engineering disciplines
- Be a driver of safety in your project work and onsite
- Promote a positive and collaborative work culture
Education and Experience
- 4+ years of relevant industry experience
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Operations experience in underground hard rock mining is required
- Experience in building new projects from the ground up in Deswik mine planning applications is required
- Professional Engineer or SME Registered Member is a plus.
Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
Pay Range:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Organization: BC-2308 E&R-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/06/2026 04:06:20
Req ID: 1006366
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe. We are leaders in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Mining, Minerals and Metals Practice is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer interested in joining an established team of industry leaders in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, or Reno. Remote work may be considered. The successful candidate will support global mining projects and help our clients unlock potential by engineering safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. We’re a group of forward-thinking professionals defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering pursuit of not only what’s next, but also what’s best. Join a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make a big impact.
A Career with Stantec Offers You:
- Support and mentorship from an experienced team of industry leaders
- Growth opportunities and training customized to match your ambitions
- Internal focus groups with like-minded individuals helping you pursue what motivates you
- A collaborative environment working with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Exposure to marquee projects of varying size and complexity across the globe
- Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities to connect with your community and join other Stantec employees in charitable and social events
Your Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of underground mining studies ranging in level of detail
- Provide expert mine planning support using your operations experience and Deswik Mine Planning software
- Support due diligence and technical audits
- Act as peer reviewer of drawings, specifications, mine planning, and technical reports
- Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates
- Lead project teams performing trade-off and optimization studies including but not limited to mine access, material handling, ventilation, and mining methods
- Domestic and International travel with the possibility of extended stays may be required.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong understanding of various underground hard rock mining methods and mine systems.
- Caving experience is a plus
- Experience with implementation of new technologies
- Proficiency in Deswik Software Suite (CAD, Sched, IS, SO)
- Proficiency in compiling and presenting data (PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
- Experience in working on a team of multiple engineering disciplines
- Be a driver of safety in your project work and onsite
- Promote a positive and collaborative work culture
Education and Experience
- 4+ years of relevant industry experience
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Operations experience in underground hard rock mining is required
- Experience in building new projects from the ground up in Deswik mine planning applications is required
- Professional Engineer or SME Registered Member is a plus.
Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
Pay Range:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Organization: BC-2308 E&R-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/06/2026 04:06:20
Req ID: 1006366
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Mining Engineer
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before submitting applications. Mining engineering programs typically fall under CIP 14.2101, but verify with your DSO to avoid authorization gaps.
Filter jobs by E-Verify status first
Before contacting any mining company, confirm E-Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. Many smaller mining operations and regional contractors aren't enrolled, which disqualifies them from hiring STEM OPT workers regardless of their interest in sponsoring you.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation
Pull your occupation's O*NET profile and identify the specific technical tasks and knowledge areas listed. Mining engineers navigating I-983 training plan reviews benefit from aligning their learning objectives directly to O*NET-defined competencies for their role.
Target operations with existing H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify mining companies that have previously filed LCAs with DOL. Employers already familiar with sponsorship requirements handle I-983 training plan compliance and USCIS reporting deadlines with far less friction than first-time sponsors.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your offer letter
Request a draft I-983 training plan alongside your written offer, not after you sign. Mining employers sometimes assign generic engineering development goals that don't satisfy USCIS's requirement for a direct connection between your STEM degree and your job duties.
Time your cap-gap filing around your OPT end date
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf, cap-gap protects your work authorization. Submit your H-1B registration with your employer in March so USCIS receives the petition before your EAD expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a mining engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your degree program is listed on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list under an eligible CIP code. Mining engineering programs typically qualify under CIP 14.2101, but you should confirm the exact CIP code assigned to your program with your DSO before applying for the extension through USCIS.
Does a mining company need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for all STEM OPT employers, without exception. Before accepting an offer, verify the company's enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. Many smaller mining contractors and regional operations are not enrolled, which means they cannot legally employ STEM OPT workers even if they want to sponsor you.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a mining engineer role?
The I-983 training plan must document how your day-to-day mining engineering duties directly relate to your STEM degree. It should outline specific learning objectives, the technical skills you'll develop, how your employer will supervise your progress, and reporting intervals. Generic engineering development goals that don't reference your degree field will draw scrutiny from USCIS during the evaluation process.
How does cap-gap work if my OPT expires before my H-1B start date?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and your H-1B is selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working as a mining engineer during this period. USCIS does not issue a new EAD for cap-gap, so keep your OPT EAD, I-20 with cap-gap notation, and the H-1B receipt notice on file.
Where can I find mining engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Use Migrate Mate to search for mining engineer roles at employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and prior DOL labor condition application history. Filtering by employers with existing sponsorship activity significantly narrows your list to companies already set up to handle STEM OPT hiring requirements, including I-983 training plan preparation and USCIS compliance reporting.